High School Boys Track & Field: Local Athletes Seize Gold

The IHSA boys track and field state finals saw local athletes seize their moment on the big blue track at EIU and bring state championships home.

Forreston's AJ Christensen, the reigning 13 WREX Athlete of the Week, won both Class 1-A hurdling events, clocking a 14.37 in the 110m high hurdles, and a 37.97 in the 300m intermediate hurdles. He was last year's runner-up in both events.

Rockford Christian's Riley Wells captured the 800m state championship in Class 1-A with a 1:53.72 time, just defeating Jacob Bryan from Illini West, who finished in 1:54.11.

Wells' title was part of a huge day for Rockford Christian's team, who placed second in total points in 1-A.

A list of local finishers at state in Class 1-A and 2-A are listed below: